EU Trade Chief Says US Talks Won't Dampen Regulation

By Scott Flaherty

Law360, New York (January 22, 2014, 5:51 PM ET) -- Europe won't pursue a trade agreement with the U.S. that weakens environmental, food safety or financial regulations, or includes a dispute settlement system that puts legitimate regulations at the risk of frivolous legal challenges, the European Union trade chief said Wednesday.

Speaking at an event in Duesseldorf, Germany, EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht responded to concerns raised in Europe over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, saying the goal for the proposed trade agreement with the U.S. would be to improve Europe's economy, without risking...